Audi Q3 (2017)
2017 Audi Q3
CarHunch analysed 16,276 real MOT records for the 2017 Audi Q3. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2017 Audi Q3 is significantly more reliable than the UK average, with a 91% first-time pass rate compared to 80%, though one in five cars have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—a concern worth investigating on any used example. Petrol and diesel variants perform nearly identically, both hovering around 91% pass rates, so fuel choice won't materially affect reliability.
At a median mileage of 38,000 miles for a seven-year-old car, these Q3s are lightly used, which partly explains the strong passing figures. The average vehicle still racks up 0.71 failures and 7.1 advisories per test, indicating routine wear items like brakes and suspension need attention—have a pre-purchase inspection focus on brake condition and suspension geometry, as these will likely be your main maintenance costs.
What to check before buying a 2017 Audi Q3
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 20.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (55%) | 9,028 | 91.3% | 0.68 |
| Diesel (45%) | 7,247 | 90.5% | 0.76 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2017 Audi Q3 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2017 Audi Q3 vehicles fall between 29,171 and 48,509 miles.
2017 Audi Q3 — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 15,438 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 98% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2017 Audi Q3
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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40.8%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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39.5%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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22.6%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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21.8%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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21.6%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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19.8%
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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18.4%
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
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15.9%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2017. Counts include advisories and failures.
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